The day began with the ceremonial welcome at 2:45 p.m. For Bishop Peter Paul Saldana, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo (Bishop of Udupi Diocese), and the Emeritus Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza, by Parish Priest Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, the Parish clergy, and Parish council members. At 3 PM, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo blessed the newly […]

Centenary Celebration, Inauguration & Blessing of the Renovated Church – Formal Function. The formal function of the centenary celebration began at 5:30 p.m. on the church premises, exuding a spirit of gratitude, joy, and community. The event commenced with a grand welcome for the Bishops, Dignitaries, and guests, who were honored on the dais with […]

The Grand Hore Kanike Procession at St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, served as a vibrant prelude to the church’s centenary celebrations. held today, the event radiated devotion, unity, and gratitude, drawing hundreds of parishioners and well-wishers. The program commenced at 4:00 p.m. at Mount Carmel Central School, Maryhill, with a solemn prayer and the […]

On Friday, November 15, the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Bondel, gathered in the church hall for a special prayer service in preparation for the upcoming centenary celebration. The service was led by Rev. Fr. Jose Poovathingal, Rev. Fr. Thomas Parekattil, and Br. Melwin from the Mother Home Retreat Centre in Pariyaram, Kannur. The prayer […]

Press Note: ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಬಜ್ಪೆ ಅಂತರಾಷ್ತ್ರೀಯ ವಿಮಾನ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರಳುವ ಹಾದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 8 ಕಿ.ಮೀ ಅಂತರದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ಮಡಿಲಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಗೋಳಿಸುವ ಬೊಂದೆಲ್ ಎಂಬಲ್ಲಿ ರಸ್ತೆಯ ಬಲ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಇರುವ ಸಂತ ಲಾರೆನ್ಸರ ಸುಂದರ ದೇವಾಲಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಪುಣ್ಯಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಹಲವಾರು ಭಕ್ತಾಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳನ್ನು ತನ್ನತ್ತ ಸೆಳೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ನೂರು ಸಂವತ್ಸರಗಳನ್ನು ಪೂರೈಸಿದ ಈ ಇಗರ್ಜಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಪುಣ್ಯಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ತ್ರಿವಿಧ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ. ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆ : ಶತಮಾನದ ಹಿಂದೆ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರೆಂಚ್ ಧರ್ಮಗುರು ವಂ| ಅಲೆಕ್ಸಾಂಡರ್ ದ್ಯುಬ್ವಾರವರು ಈ ಪ್ರದೇಶಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ […]